Sunday, September 14, 2014
Microsoft Hides Many Xbox One Features Behind $60 Paywall

Microsoft Hides Many Xbox One Features Behind $60 Paywall

For a very long time Microsoft has basically been robbing its loyal customers by requiring them to pay $60 a year for apps like Netflix and Hulu, services these customers already pay a monthly fee to enjoy.  And now, with Xbox One, the software giant is following suit, confirming that, just like Xbox 360 before it, Xbox One users will need to pay $60 a year to access Netflix, Hulu and other such apps, as well as boasted Xbox One features like Game DVR, Skype, and Xbox One Guide to TV programming.

On the flipside, Sony’s never charged PSN users to watch Netflix or Hulu and other such apps, and the firm has given hints that, since free-to-play games will be accessible to PSN users not subscribed to PS Plus, the Share feature will be accessible to them, too.

Gamers wishing to play games online on PS4 will have to sign up to PS Plus, however, a service that gives about 40 free games a year, deep discounts – and other goodies – along with the added luxury of online gaming.

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  • Benzo

    I dont agree with MS hiding everything behind a pay wall. Butif Xbox gamers will pay it, why wouldnt MS charge for it? Xbots arent going anywhere. In this case it seems like you indeed get what you pay for…even if you have to pay a premium on top of the subscription you already pay for(netflix).